Frank Bowling's Abstract World
Brenda Emmanus meets abstract artist Frank Bowling, who became the first black Royal Academician in 2005, to discuss a major retrospective of his work at Tate Britain.
Internationally renowned abstract artist Frank Bowling became the first black Royal Academician in 2005. Now 85 years old and the subject of a major retrospective at Tate Britain, Bowling talks to Brenda Emmanus about his long career. Featuring interviews with critics and fellow artists who discuss the significance of his work in the history of British art.
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Frank's artistic process
Duration: 01:08
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A young Frank Bowling
Duration: 00:36
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Brenda Emmanus meets Frank Bowling
Duration: 01:11
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Brenda Emmanus |
| Interviewed Guest | Frank Bowling |
| Director | Charlie Sever |
| Executive Producer | Tanya Hudson |
| Editor | Aldo Palumbo |
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